Leprosy Cases Confirmed In Florida

February 28, 2015 1:54 PM

13
0

Nine-banded armadillos look harmless but contact may potentially lead to leprosy as the animal is a carrier of the bacteria causing the disease. No matter how lovable they look, please don't kiss armadillos.(Photo : John and Karen Hollingsworth)

Nine-banded armadillos look harmless but contact may potentially lead to leprosy as the animal is a carrier of the bacteria causing the disease. No matter how lovable they look, please don't kiss armadillos.